Art Teacher, Visual Merchandi Personal Trainer

Jennifer M. Everett

Appleton, WI ***** 214-***-**** *******.****@*****.*** LinkedIn

Summary of Qualifications

Multitalented and creative professional with proven track record of success in delivering customer service and providing strategic academic guidance; credited with Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Academic Advisory

Sales & Marketing

Graphic Design

Teaching & Guidance

Student Counseling

Course Content Development

Students Portfolio Management

Study Plan Development

Sales Growth

Relationship Building

Business development

Digital Marketing

Customer Service

Adobe Illustrator

Prints & Drawings

UX/UI Design

Academic Interior

Adobe Photoshop

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Retail Sales Manager Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), Appleton WI 2020 to Present

Oversee day to day proper functioning of the store as well as specific areas of responsibility and help identify and solve issues as they occur. Responsible for the maintaining of visual standards and floor changes in the store and coaching others to understand and implement standards as well. Directly responsible for clothing and footwear area and ensuring departments run smoothly and assist in the success of the store overall.

•Increased Vuori sales 40% by moving product and changing display to a more dominant area in the department.

•Quickly adapted a front of department display that called for product store was not receiving and still able to be in alignment with the theme of the new visual call out.

•Aided in taking a brand new store with a sales goal of $4 million to being on track to end at $6 million in its first year.

Sales Representative Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), Dallas, TX 2017 to 2020;

2008 to 2013

Lead sales department with an aim of deriving sales and delivering customer service to achieve maximum client satisfaction and enhance revenue margin. Conduct training program to improve performance of newly hired staff. Manage departmental changes, including implementation of new floor set to ensure smooth running of departmental operations.

•Increased sock sales volume from $3K to $10K by managing a sales team of eight members.

•Raised online order fulfillment from 20% to 60% by changing and monitoring stocking procedures in warehouse.

•Achieved sales growth up to 30% as compared to last year in womenswear through executing business development strategies.

Art Teacher Cross Roads Independent School District, Malakoff, TX 2013 to 2016

Taught eighth grade art students, including Art 1, Art 2, and Art 3, and educated students to develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations to make qualitative judgments about art. Prepared lesson plans for students aged 13 to 18 years’ old to maintaining a standard teaching patterns and providing essential learning. Coached students in multiple extra-curricular activities that helped student to expand network and improve social skills.

•Nominated as “Best Teacher of the Year” two times by teaching exceptional art to students.

•Improved students’ art skills to participate in UIL art competition by educating creative art techniques and skills.

Personal Trainer/ Assistant Manager Dallas Country Club, Dallas, TX 2006 to 2008

Performed daily fitness duties such as creating training and supplemental fitness plans, overseeing workouts, and monitoring progress and adapting programs for multiple clients. Supported manager in addressing fitness awareness and branding to attract more clients into fitness facility. Met individual needs and requirements by providing personal fitness training to customers.

•Supported potential clients to reach out health and fitness goals by providing progressive training.

Additional Experience:

Prior experience with United States Air Force, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Fine Arts- Studio Art on Drawing and Painting University of North Texas, Denton, TX

License: Texas Teaching License, Art (EC-12)

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